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What about Environmental Justice? The Climate Minute Podcast<p>Stephen Hawking, you are among the stars. Your brilliance illuminated our world; you will be missed. This episode is a continuation of our environmental justice focus from Thursday. Arnold Schwarzenegger promises to terminate fossil fuels, using lawsuits as his weapon of choice. We cover recent EJ news from Uniontown, AL, Flint, MI, Bismarck, ND, and Puerto Rico. Bill McKibben advises us all to protest any new fossil fuel infrastructure. Tune in to hear the details.</p>
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Being a nuisance when it counts: The Climate Minute Podcast<p><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/14/us/marjory-stoneman-douglas-quote-walkout-trnd/index.html">School walkouts</a> driven by the Parkland tragedy are an inspiration to climate hawks. It is good to keep in mind that the Florida high school’s namesake, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjory_Stoneman_Douglas">Marjory Stoneman Douglas</a> , was an early environmental champion who was instrumental in the protection of the Everglades. She was also one of the first to connect environmental concerns to social concerns like civil rights and the woman’s movement. <a href="https://www.nrdc.org/stories/what-is-environmental-justice">Environmental Justice</a> has become more and more important to the climate movement, so it deserves more discussion.</p>
<p> https://soundcloud.com/massclimateaction/being-a-nuisance-when-it-counts-the-climate-minute-podcast</p>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 07:31:54 -0400Ted McIntyrehttp://www.massclimateaction.org/being_a_nuisance_when_it_counts_march_15_2018
Hearings-some legal, some improvised: The Climate Minute Podcast<p>A recent court ruling to lift the Trump Administration’s stay against Kelsey Juliana vs. US government may be the first chink in the armor of the government/fossil fuel industry complex. We put on our long black court robes and discuss. Might this set the foundation to declare the domestic fossil fuel industry unconstitutional? In local news, we talk about unique styles of protest in RI and MA against offshore drilling. Listen in!</p>
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An Act to promote a clean energy future: The Climate Minute Podcast<p>This week’s storm, the second ‘once in a century’ kind of storm this year reveals that we need a coherent statewide policy to develop clean energy. Senate bill 2302 (An Act to promote a clean energy future) sponsored by Senator Pacheco gives us a blueprint to build that future. Listen in, then call your Senator.</p>
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Crazy warm at the North Pole: The Climate Minute Podcast<p>Temperatures in the North Pole are usually around -2<sup>o</sup>F this time of winter. This past week they were a record-breaking 43<sup>o</sup>F, surprising even the scientists with the speed of warming. Santa and his elves may need to relocate their workshop next year if this kind of warming continues! Santa’s is not the only business model that is being disrupted—electric companies are scrambling to fit in with 21<sup>st</sup>-century energy generation. In the wake of energy efficiency and renewable energy technology, the utility business model of charging by the watt is looking pretty dim. We discuss the difficulties of envisioning long timelines associated with climate change, but also how seeing impacts today is causing a paradigm shift for many that were once deniers. Ted tucks another Easter egg into this episode, about a business model that will benefit, or at least not get caught by the law, from on-site renewable energy generation. Tune in for more.</p>
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Opposition to offshore drilling: The Climate Minute Podcast<p>The administration’s proposal to drill for oil off Massachusetts’ coast had a pretend hearing recently, with lots of very real opposition from activists. At the same time, Eversource has tried again in NH to get approval of the Northern Pass transmission line, but time is running out. Finally we discuss some of the great speakers and sessions at the Local Environmental Action 2018 conference on March 3 at Northeastern. Ted and Mariah will be there with a booth and would be thrilled to speak with our listeners. More information on the Massachusetts Climate Action Network’s Event page <a href="http://www.massclimateaction.org/3_3_lea_conference">http://www.massclimateaction.org/3_3_lea_conference </a>See you there.</p>
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<p> </p>Thu, 01 Mar 2018 07:01:32 -0500Ted McIntyrehttp://www.massclimateaction.org/opposition_to_offshore_drilling_march_1_2018
Gun violence, the CDC and Climate Denial: The Climate Minute Podcast<p>Today, we connect the dots between the horrific gun violence in Parkland, Florida, and climate action. Notably, science should lead policy decisions, not the other way around. We visit Pruitt’s exploits as a “first-class fool,” as well as sketchy dealings in the Department of Interior. Listen for our “easter egg” about Maxwell Smart and the “cone of silence.”</p>
<p>Don’t miss the Local Environmental Action conference at Northeastern University, March 3<sup>rd</sup>. Ted and Mariah will be there with a booth and would be thrilled to speak with our listeners. More information on the Massachusetts Climate Action Network’s Event page <a href="http://www.massclimateaction.org/3_3_lea_conference">http://www.massclimateaction.org/3_3_lea_conference</a></p>
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A hot (February) day in Beantown: The Climate Minute Podcast<p>It must be said openly that the 72 degree Fahrenheit temperature record set in Boston on February 22 2018 is a clear indicator of the onset of climate change. Despite the media silence in our city, the physics of climate change progresses relentlessly. What will it take to drive climate into our media? And what is an organizing principle? AG Healy has some good ideas about how to use the money won by Massachusetts from VW’s illegal MPG rating scam. Listen in. (Don’t forget to <a href="http://www.massclimateaction.org/3_3_lea_conference">register for the Local Environmental Action Conference March 3 at Northeastern</a><span>)</span></p>
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Surprise! We’ve been geo-engineering all along: The Climate Minute Podcast<p>In a recent GRIST article, Eric Holthaus describes a devil’s bargain we have already made. The competition between the cooling, reflective particles created in burning fossil fuel and the warming effects of carbon dioxide created in burning those same fuels will end, in favor of the warming CO2, as we move to clean technologies. Listen in as we discuss this new challenge. Don’t forget to <a href="http://www.massclimateaction.org/3_3_lea_conference">register for the Local Environmental Action Conference March 3 at Northeastern</a><span> .</span></p>
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The Boston Globe’s Ugly Editorial: The Climate Minute Podcast<p>The Globe’s editorial (Our Russian ‘pipeline’ and its ugly toll) is an outrage. Its central idea- that environmental activists are NIMBY-motivated and wink at destructive projects in other countries- is an insult to the good faith opponents . The article’s conclusion- that Massachusetts should accept the environmental damage of pipelines in towns like Pittsfield or Danvers- is designed to shame those who speak against the corporate creed of more pipelines.</p>
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Can you hear me Major Elon? The Climate Minute Podcast<p>A new report studies the risk to chemical sites from rising seas (think Harvey in Houston.) That coupled with the casual disposal of radioactive waste from fracking is an upsetting prospect. On the happy side of the ledger, California intends to refuse permits to bring oil onto its coasts from Federally approved oil rigs. Quite an idea! Finally, Elon Musk outdoes himself with the launch of a new rocket that put an EV into space. Too cool for school! Listen in.</p>
<p>p.s. Register for the conference on Saturday March 3 at Northeastern U. Link below!</p>
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Days of Northern Passed: The Climate Minute Podcast<p>Governor Baker’s, and Massachusetts, grand design for procuring green energy with a 192 mile power line across New Hampshire ran into problems recently. It turns out those crusty, cantankerous mountain dwellers up there were not really interested in damaging their view for the sake of a few virtuous MA-holes farther south down Route 93. The rejection of the Northern Pass plan by NH puts the MA green energy procurement plan in disarray. Plus- is EPA cooking the books-and the planet at the same time? Listen in as we discuss. (Don't forget to register for the Conference! Link below!)</p>
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More questions than answers: The Climate Minute<p>Join our philosophical journey through politics on today’s podcast. Should an organization dedicated to educating the public about science accept money from people with anti-science views? We visit several examples of museums who received millions to be vague about topics such as climate change. The President’s State of the Union did not mention climate change – unsurprisingly—but we were disappointed that so few of the Democrats responses addressed the problems with “beautiful, clean coal.” Can climate hawks force climate change amelioration to the top of the list for candidates? How would a candidate fare if they focused solely on a climate platform? Along those lines, we discuss New Jersey’s new governor, Phil Murphy, who included climate issues in his platform. Governor Murphy rejoined the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), hoping to get back some of the money lost when Chris Christie pulled them out of the agreement. Tune in for more</p>
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<p> </p>Sun, 04 Feb 2018 21:29:02 -0500Ted McIntyrehttp://www.massclimateaction.org/more_questions_than_answers_february_4_2018
Did Eversource give itself a Northern Pass? The Climate Minute<p>The Baker Administration gave approval to a 20-year long contract for the supply of green hydro-electric power. The big winner was Eversource. The deal involves construction (by Eversource) of a 192 mile high voltage line across the mountains of New Hampshire. Both the decision-making process and the decision itself beg questioning. Eversource appears to be both contestant and judge of the proposal, since it owns the Northern Pass infrastructure and will be it’s customer. Further, the wisdom of a 20 year commitment to this system, thus foregoing the opportunity to develop a more robust energy system here in MA, is questionable. Listen in as we consider the big issues at play here. </p>
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Transporting us to the future: The Climate Minute<p>Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker gave his State of the Commonwealth. Our climate hawk rating of his initiatives—about an 80 out of 100. Many good things for renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but a few that need work. Baker’s speech inspired us to discuss some futuristic ideas for the Commonwealth! With the upcoming Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, we also consider the future of snow—and thus, the future of snow sports at the Olympics. Tune in for more.</p>
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Trump’s Terrible Tariff: The Climate Minute<p>The administration imposed 30% tariffs on imported solar panels. We discuss.</p>
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Egregious neglect of care and concern: The Climate Minute<p>The top five fossil fuel companies are the “tip of the spear” in leading the denial movement. Many of these companies—ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron—knew that burning fossil fuels causes climate damage; and yet they continued to burn them to protect their profits. To willingly continue to do something that you suspect will harm people is egregious neglect of care and concern for public health and a livable environment. Elected officials are civil servants; they must serve the well-being of their constituents; as such, people like NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio, and even Massachusetts’ governor Charlie Baker, are well within their rights to sue these companies for damages to people and property. We discuss some of these civil actions. In good news, Ford plans to invest $11 billion in electrifying their vehicles by 2022. Market forces pushed them into it – if they want to compete in the auto industry, electric is the future. Tune in for details!</p>
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FERC foils Fossil Fuel foolishness: The Climate Minute Podcast<p>Rick Perry, Energy Secretary, put together a convoluted proposal that—in effect—served as a form of welfare for nuclear and coal power plants. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) saw Rick Perry’s wild energy “dance moves” and told him to shuffle off! Climate Hawks should be happy to know that FERC rejected Perry’s proposal as unfair to consumers and ratepayers. In another win for Climate Hawks—from an unlikely proponent—Rick Scott, Governor of Florida, convinced Ryan Zinke, Secretary of Interior, to cancel the plan to drill oil off of Florida’s coast. The Trump Administration approved the entire East and West Coasts to be opened for oil drilling. Many Republican governors, including Massachusetts’ Charlie Baker, have come out against offshore oil drilling. Please contact Governor Baker to thank him. And finally, we discuss Mayor Bill DeBlasio’s recent announcement that NYC will divest $189 billion in pension funds from fossil fuel companies in the next five years. He will also be taking legal action against some of the top carbon emitters for the damages they have inflicted upon New York City. Tune in to hear details! And please be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-climate-minute/id589025783?mt=2">rate us on iTunes</a> – you will help us to spread climate news!</p>
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Grayson brings climate impact to Boston: The Climate Minute<p>A severe winter storm (dubbed Grayson by the Weather Channel) left Boston and coastal Massachusetts awash, surprising many in the intensity of the flooding impact. Even the Mayor noted that this is a forewarning of the future in a climate-changed world. We should work toward resiliency, but keep in mind that reduction in carbon pollution itself is the best way to protect what we love. </p>
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Hope or Fear? The Climate Minute<p>A recent study suggests that some men regard protecting the environment as un-masculine behavior. Can that be real? We also review climate communications- does fear work better than reason? And can the Google algorithm be gamed to shows denier links first? Listen in!</p>
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